Libya vs South Africa: Land under wheat production
Libya
143,448 hectares
in 2011
South Africa
604,700 hectares
in 2011
Libya rank
8th
South Africa rank
6th
Land under wheat production over time
- Libya
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 604,700 hectares against 143,448 hectares in Libya, a difference of 461,252 hectares.
That makes South Africa's figure about 4.2 times Libya's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Libya ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 6th of 32 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 185,274 hectares | 1.44 million hectares | 1.25 million hectares | South Africa |
| 1970s | 183,071 hectares | 1.93 million hectares | 1.74 million hectares | South Africa |
| 1980s | 226,777 hectares | 1.87 million hectares | 1.65 million hectares | South Africa |
| 1990s | 142,429 hectares | 1.14 million hectares | 995,251 hectares | South Africa |
| 2000s | 158,142 hectares | 801,950 hectares | 643,808 hectares | South Africa |
| 2010s | 139,224 hectares | 581,400 hectares | 442,176 hectares | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under wheat production, Libya or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 604,700 hectares against 143,448 hectares in Libya as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under wheat production between Libya and South Africa?
- 461,252 hectares, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and South Africa?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Libya and South Africa rank globally for land under wheat production?
- Libya ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 6th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Land under wheat production (hectares). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Land under wheat production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.